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(1969 c.24)
(16 May 1969)
An Act to prohibit the tattooing of persons under the age of eighteen years.
GENERAL NOTESThis Act prohibits the tattooing of persons under the age of 18 years.
- makes it an offence for someone other than a duly qualified medical practitioner (or a person working under his direction) performing a tattoo for medical reasons, to tattoo a person under the age of eighteen; it is to be defence that the person charged had reasonable cause to believe that the person tattooed was of or over the age of eighteen, and did in fact so believe.
- lays down a penalty on summary conviction of a fine not exceeding £100.
- defines "tattoo" as the insertion into the skin of any colouring material designed to leave a permanent mark.
- deals with short title, commencement and extent.
The Act, which does not extend to Northern Ireland, received the Royal Assent on 16 May 1969, and came into force on that date.
For parliamentary debates, see HC Vol 776, Col 266; Vol 780, Col 1944.
SCOTLANDThe Act applies to Scotland without modification.
What else can I help you with?
At what age can you legally get a tattoo in Scotland?
Eighteen.
What is legal age to get tattoos in Scotland?
The legal age to get a tattoo in Scotland is 18 years old. It is illegal for anyone under this age to get a tattoo, even with parental consent.
At what age did Ryan Sheckler get his tattoo?
16
Can you get a tattoo at age 16 in massachuttes?
No, you have to be 18.
What are the age requirements to get a tattoo in NV?
16 but you have to have your parents with you and you have to have prove of your age.
Where can you get a tattoo If your the age if 16?
the black pearl in st.louis
What is the age of consent in Scotland?
It turns out that 16 is the age of consent in Scotland. Wikipedia has an article and a link is provided.
What is the minimum age to get a tattoo in Scotland with a parent consent form?
As Scotland is part of the UK, their tattoo parlours should be under the same laws as English ones, thus even with a parental consent form, you'll be waiting until you're 18 to get your tattoo :)
Are there Close-in-age exemptions to the age of consent in Scotland?
No there is not. The age of consent is 16.
How do you your parents let you get a tattoo at the age of 15?
you cant. you have to be 16
What age can Israelites get a tattoo?
16 1/2 y.o.
What age did Justin bieber have his tattoo?
He got it for his 16 birthday.
